Bella bralette

Bella Bralette Crochet Pattern by Izabela Firlová

What is Being Made

The Bella bralette is a beginner-friendly crochet top designed as a fitted bralette-style garment. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a women's bralette top with adjustable sizing and tie-back straps. The design features structured cups worked from the bottom up, with a unique construction method that builds the garment from individual cup foundations before connecting them into a cohesive top.

Construction Technique

The Bella bralette uses a distinctive cup-first construction method. The pattern begins by creating separate cup bases using chain foundations of varying lengths to accommodate different sizes (ranging from size AA through size E). Each cup is worked in the round, starting with a foundation chain and building outward. The cups are constructed by working half double crochet stitches into the front loops only, which creates a soft ribbed texture around the cup structure. Increases are strategically placed at the center of each cup to maintain proper shaping. Once the cups reach the desired height, long straps are added to the back of the garment to tie and adjust the fit.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used to create the foundation chains for the cup bases
• Half double crochet (hdc) – The primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building cup structure and creating the ribbed texture
• Single crochet (sc) – Listed in the pattern abbreviations for potential use in finishing
• Double crochet (dc) – Included in the stitch guide for pattern variations
• Slip stitch (ss) – Used for joining rounds and finishing edges

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for DK weight yarn, with the size S version requiring approximately 220 meters of yarn. The designer used Camila natural yarn for the original sample. A 3 mm crochet hook is required for this project. The recommended gauge is 21 half double crochets over 16 rows in a 4-inch square, which helps ensure proper fit and drape. A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends and finishing the garment.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it accessible to crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and simple shaping techniques. The straightforward stitch selection and clear construction method make it an excellent project for those building their crochet skills.